2-Methylcyclopropanemethanol is a specialty chemical intermediate used primarily in organic synthesis as a building block for more complex molecules. It plays a key role in the production of pharmaceuticals, such as beta-lactam antibiotics (e.g., components in cilastatin), due to its strained cyclopropane ring that facilitates ring-opening reactions. Additionally, it is employed in the synthesis of agrochemicals, including pyrethroid pesticides. In research settings, it is utilized to explore reaction mechanisms and develop novel synthetic pathways.